SABRİ ÜLKER INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD. Nutrition, Metabolism and Public Health

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1 SABRİ ÜLKER INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD Nutrition, Metabolism and Public Health

2 Sabri Ülker International Science Award

3 SABRİ ÜLKER INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation was established in 2009 as an independent, scientific, non-profit organization with the objective of enhancing nutrition science and knowledge, with a special focus on the Turkish population and regional neighbours. Key focus areas of the Foundation include: Supporting and encouraging research, education and other initiatives in the field of nutrition and public health. Presenting the public with practical and accurate nutritional information through alliances with reliable national and international sources, Encouraging optimum health through nutrition and lifestyle, Supporting and encouraging new research, education and other initiatives in the field of public health and nutrition. In order to encourage new scientific research of the highest quality in the area of nutrition, metabolism, and public health, the Foundation has initiated Sabri Ülker International Science Award. In its international program, the Foundation s goal is to particularly recognize early stage independent scientists who are engaged in highest quality nutrition and metabolism research in all relevant areas.

4 03 Background - the rationale for focusing on nutrition and health Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) have become the greatest threat to human health and well-being globally and consititute the leading cause of deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) report, the "Global Status Report on Noncommunicable Diseases 2014," updated in January 2015, NCD kill some 38 million people each year. Low and middle socioeconomic status countries account for 28 million of these deaths. If the current trend continues the WHO predicts that the number of deaths caused by NCD will reach 55 million per annum by Cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic diseases of the respiratory system, obesity and diabetes are among the most impactful NCDs that have strong nutritional and metabolic underpinnings. Rectifiable risk factors such as unhealthy dietary and lifestyle factors are important contributors, and it is clear that adequate and balanced nutrition is a critical step towards reducing risk of NCD in general and metabolic diseases in particular. The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation, through its various initiatives, aspires to contribute towards a reduction in the risk and burden of noncommunicable diseases. Applications for consideration for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award should demonstrate how their work contributes to our knowledge of the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, health and disease, and its relevance to public health.

5 The objectives of the Sabri Ülker International Science Award The objectives of the Sabri Ülker International Science Award are as follows: To encourage leading-edge basic scientific research and translational studies on nutrition, metabolism and public health To facilitate public health research, education, and implementation to benefit society To improve social awareness on the value of nutrition and lifestyle in longterm health To support, encourage, and recognize young scientists engaged in nutrition and metabolism research Candidates for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award will be evaluated according to their compliance with these objectives. Winner: Assoc. Prof. Cesarettin Alaşalvar

6 05 Terms and Conditions for applicants for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award All applications must be submitted in English given the international nature of the award and the jury Corporate sponsorship is not permitted but projects can be funded by non-profit grant-awarding bodies All nationals are welcome as candidates for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award. Applications must be based on original scientific research and a completed but not commercialized Candidates, who are younger than 45 years old, and are generally in their initial independent academic rank, are eligible for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award. Applicants must not have received an award for the same project in a previous competition. SABRİ ÜLKER INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD

7 06 Applications must be submitted by a Project Representative. If more than one person has been involved in the project, the percentage contribution of the individual team members must be given. The award will be shared among the Project team according to the percentages shown in the deed of consent. Where more than one person is involved in a Project, a Deed of Consent must be signed by all team members before the application can be accepted. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy of all the information provided in the submission Dip. LM-Ing. Julian Kim Aschoff Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation Board Member Ali Ülker documents. An award winner cannot use the same project to apply for a subsequent Sabri Ülker International Science Award. However, participants who have not been granted an award may use the same project in The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation will present the Sabri Ülker International Science Award to the applicant which, according to the judges best achieves the objectives listed. The judges' decision is final. future competitions. A person may submit more than one project for consideration. Employees of the Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation, members of its Scientific Committee and Jury members or their relatives are not eligible to apply for the Sabri Ülker International Science Award.

8 07 Evaluation The evaluation of the candidates and the selection of the recipient of the Sabri Ülker International Science Award will be made by an international jury. When necessary, the Jury may involve external experts in order to ensure an objective and thorough assessment of each project and may also invite short-listed candidates for presentations. The Jury may, at its discretion, decide to divide the award between a number of deserving candidates or choose not to make an award. The winning project will be publicly announced at the award ceremony of the Sabri Ülker International Science Award. Condentiality and Ethical Principles The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all information provided with the applications and during the evaluations. The Jury is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the information packages provided. Information received during the evaluation, any observations and the project scores are considered to be confidential information. The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation does not disclose any confidential information to third parties other than those required to complete the evaluations as described above. The Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of the competition. Award Secretariat The Secretariat for the award will be provided by the Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation. The selection of the Sabri Ülker International Science Award recipient will be made by an International jury.

9 Jury Principles The duties and responsibilities of the Jury are as follows: To comply with the scientific rules and criteria To make objective evaluations To sign a Non-Disclosure agreement

10 09 Assoc. Prof. Cesarettin Alaşalvar Chairman of the Foundation Mahmut Oltan Sungurlu Minister of Health Mehmet Müezzinoğlu M.D. Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation Board Member Ali Ülker Award Type and Amount An award plaque will be granted to the Project representatives of the finalists and the winner. SABRI ÜLKER INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD COMPETITION 2016 SCHEDULE The prize amount is 100,000 TL.In the event that the prize winner of the International Science Award is not a resident of Turkey, the prize money shall be remitted using the Central Bank of Turkey s buying rate of exchange valid on May 5, 2016 and presented to the winner in the currency of the country of residence. The winner shall be responsible for all related liabilities (e.g. taxes, fees, and so on) that he/she may incur in Turkey or elsewhere. DATE Application Period (deadline for the applications) Award Ceremony The prize amount is 100,000 TL.

11 10 Evaluation Criteria The evaluation criteria and weighting for the award are as follows: Contribution to Criterion overall score (%) Criterion Content Description of Objective, Originality, and Innovation Projects must be original, innovative and based on scientific research. If the project was submitted previously, it must have addressed any points raised in the previous assessment. The project objectives must be measurable, achievable and realistic. 20 Social Aspect, Value Added The project must benefit society with regard to nutrition and public health. 20 Experimental Techniques and Methodology The project correctly applies appropriate problem-solving techniques with supporting evidence. The project includes an implementation plan. The project includes an assessment of the potential risks of the solution. 20 Results The project results are relevant to the solution of the issue. The project explains discrepancies between the planned objectives and actual results. 20 Standardization and Dissemination The Project should be the subject of a minimum of one peer-reviewed publication The project results will most likely inspire additional research in the field Patent applications are encouraged. 20 Total 100

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